Strategic Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer

S&P Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Benefits package

Job summary

S&P Global is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer in New York. This role supports senior leadership across People, Global Security, Site Operations, and CSR, managing confidential information with discretion and ensuring readiness for critical decisions.

You will optimize calendars, coordinate ELT/Board materials, and represent the CPO with executives and cross-functional partners. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant to a C-suite in a large, global organization.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion with confidential information.
• Proven ability owning a complex, changing calendar across time zones and coordinating ELT/Board meetings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and professional executive presence.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Teams, Zoom, and AI tools like Copilot.
• Ability to work in the office at 55 Water Street three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Own the CPO’s complex, high-volume calendar and inbox across global time zones and draft routine responses.
• Serve as gatekeeper for the CPO, triaging calls and inquiries with discretion and integrity.
• Build relationships with CEO’s office and ELT to anticipate scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate the CPO’s travel and monthly expense reconciliation; minimal travel required.
• Schedule ELT/Board meetings, briefs, and follow-ups; manage team meetings and reviews.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and high-quality presentations; track action items.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication skills

Organization

Discretion & integrity

Multi-time-zone coordination

Presentation skills

Office software proficiency

AI tools (Copilot)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Copilot

Job description

S&P Global is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer in New York. This role supports senior leadership across People, Global Security, Site Operations, and CSR, managing confidential information with discretion and ensuring readiness for critical decisions.

You will optimize calendars, coordinate ELT/Board materials, and represent the CPO with executives and cross-functional partners. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.